Philadelphia Phillies center fielder Shane Victorino filed a police report Thursday, a day after getting doused with beer while making a catch at Wrigley Field. The incident is being investigating as a "simple battery," police spokesman Michael Fitzpatrick said. Victorino was hit with a cup of beer thrown from the bleachers Wednesday night in the Phillies' 12-5 win over the Chicago…
August 13, 2009
Pedro wins Phillies debut, beats Cubs (AP)
Pedro Martinez's return to the big leagues was a winner. No surprise there. It's what he's done his entire career. And this time, he also had a promise to keep. Pitching in a major league game for the first time since last September, Martinez mixed it up, changed speeds and lasted five innings to get the victory for his new team, the Philadelphia Phillies, in a 12-5 rout of the Chicago…
Pedro goes 5 innings in Phillies debut (AP)
Pedro Martinez pitched five innings and left with a big lead in his return to the major leagues with the Philadelphia Phillies. The three-time Cy Young Award winner departed Wednesday night with the Phillies leading the Chicago Cubs 12-3. It was Martinez's first appearance in the majors since Sept.
August 12, 2009
Pedro faces Cubs in Phillies debut (AP)
The Philadelphia Phillies finally feel Pedro Martinez is ready to return to the majors. The 37-year-old right-hander makes his Phillies debut and his first appearance in almost a year Wednesday night against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. The last time Martinez took the mound in the majors, he allowed five runs and struck out nine in six innings, but didn't receive a decision in a 7-6 win…
Francisco’s HR lifts Phils by Cubs in 12 (AP)
Ben Francisco led off the 12th inning with a home run off Cubs closer Kevin Gregg and the Philadelphia Phillies defeated Chicago 4-3 on Tuesday night despite getting only three hits all game. Jimmy Rollins also homered for the Phillies, who won for just the fourth time in 12 games and remained 3 1/2 games ahead of Florida in the NL East.
Phils’ Moyer feels ‘misled’ by demotion (AP)
Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Jamie Moyer lashed out at team management Tuesday, saying he felt "misled" by the club and "disheartened" by its decision to demote him to the bullpen. Moyer was dropped from the rotation to make room for Pedro Martinez, set to return to the majors when he starts Wednesday night against the Chicago Cubs.
Phils’ Moyer ‘disheartened’ by demotion (AP)
A disappointed Jamie Moyer says he feels misled by Philadelphia Phillies management over his demotion to the bullpen. The 46-year-old pitcher said Tuesday he feels "a little disheartened." Moyer was taken out of the rotation to make room for Pedro Martinez to start Wednesday against the Chicago Cubs.
August 9, 2009
Marlins finish 3-game sweep of Phillies (AP)
Josh Johnson pitched six impressive innings, helping the Florida Marlins complete a three-game sweep over the Philadelphia Phillies with a 12-3 victory on Sunday. The Marlins moved within four games of the NL East-leading Phillies with their first sweep in Philadelphia since April 2004. The Phillies fell to 3-8 since acquiring reigning AL Cy Young Award winner Cliff Lee in a blockbuster deal with…
Ross’ homer off Hamels keys Marlins win (AP)
Cody Ross hit a go-ahead two-run homer off Cole Hamels in the sixth inning and the Florida Marlins beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-4 on Saturday night. The Marlins moved within five games of the NL East-leading Phillies and try to complete the three-game sweep with ace Josh Johnson on the mound Sunday.
Phillies release suspended INF Ozuna (AP)
The Philadelphia Phillies have released Triple-A infielder Pablo Ozuna, who was suspended 50 games in June for violating baseball's minor league drug program. The 34-year-old former big leaguer batted .294 with 15 RBIs in 51 games for Lehigh Valley this season. Major League Baseball said Ozuna had an elevated ratio of testosterone to epitestosterone, a violation of its drug rules.
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